Hwang Kyo-ahn "Cha Myung-jin's Remarks Are Very Inappropriate... I Deeply Apologize"

Hwang Kyo-ahn, the leader of the United Future Party, who ran in Jongno, Seoul, for the April 15 general election, is campaigning and appealing for support on Ok-in-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 8th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, apologized to the public through a YouTube broadcast on the night of the 8th.

Leader Hwang said, "Before the broadcast, I would like to first offer my apology," adding, "As the party leader, I feel a heavy responsibility for the wrong remarks that caused great disappointment to many citizens over the past couple of days."

The apology came in response to the remarks made by disqualified candidate Kim Dae-ho, who said "3040 are ignorant" and "when you get older, you become disabled," as well as the offensive comments by candidate Cha Myung-jin regarding the Sewol ferry disaster. Leader Hwang stated, "Especially regarding candidate Cha Myung-jin's remarks, I want to make it clear here that they are extremely inappropriate and reflect a wrong perception that cannot be justified by any explanation," and added, "I deeply apologize to those who may have felt emotional pain because of this."

He continued, "From now on, I and all United Future Party candidates will ensure that such incidents never happen again. We promise to reflect on all our words and actions and to act sincerely."

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